Bus Richmond, VA to Chicago: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Richmond, VA to Chicago

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Richmond, VA to Chicago from various bus operators like FlixBus or Greyhound US for the next days.

today

$147

tomorrow

$131

Sunday

$161

Monday

Tuesday

$149

Wednesday

Thursday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	20h 50m	10:20 AM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	6:10 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$147	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 12/19/2025 10:20:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $147 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 50m
FlixBus	22h 40m	10:20 AM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	8:00 AM	Chicago	Union Station	Economy	$158	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 12/19/2025 10:20:00 AM to Union Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $158 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 40m
FlixBus	34h 50m	10:10 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	8:00 AM	Chicago	Union Station	Economy	$158	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 12/19/2025 10:10:00 PM to Union Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $158 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 50m
Greyhound US	20h 50m	2:10 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	10:00 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$184	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 12/19/2025 2:10:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $184 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 50m
Greyhound US	25h 0m	2:10 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	2:10 PM	Chicago	Union Station	Economy	$203	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 12/19/2025 2:10:00 PM to Union Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $203 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 0m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	22h 55m	10:10 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	8:05 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$131	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 12/20/2025 10:10:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 8:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $131 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 55m
Greyhound US	22h 40m	8:30 AM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	6:10 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$132	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 12/20/2025 8:30:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $132 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 40m
FlixBus	34h 40m	10:10 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	7:50 AM	Chicago	Canal & Van Buren	Economy	$133	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 12/20/2025 10:10:00 PM to Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/22/2025 7:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $133 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 40m
Greyhound US	20h 50m	2:10 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	10:00 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$135	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 12/20/2025 2:10:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $135 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 50m
Greyhound US	24h 20m	8:30 AM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	7:50 AM	Chicago	Canal & Van Buren	Economy	$138	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 12/20/2025 8:30:00 AM to Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 7:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $138 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	21h 55m	8:45 AM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	5:40 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$161	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 12/21/2025 8:45:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/22/2025 5:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $161 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 55m
FlixBus	23h 0m	10:20 AM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	8:20 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$162	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 12/21/2025 10:20:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/22/2025 8:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $162 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 0m
Greyhound US	24h 15m	2:10 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	1:25 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$167	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 12/21/2025 2:10:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/22/2025 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $167 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 15m
FlixBus	24h 35m	1:50 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	1:25 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$168	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 12/21/2025 1:50:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/22/2025 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $168 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 35m
FlixBus	38h 10m	4:30 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	5:40 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$203	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 12/21/2025 4:30:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/23/2025 5:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $203 per person are available. Travel duration is 38h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	22h 50m	1:10 AM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	11:00 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$149	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 12/23/2025 1:10:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/23/2025 11:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $149 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 50m
FlixBus	23h 0m	10:20 AM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	8:20 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$165	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 12/23/2025 10:20:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/24/2025 8:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $165 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 0m
FlixBus	24h 35m	1:50 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	1:25 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$166	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 12/23/2025 1:50:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/24/2025 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $166 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 35m
Greyhound US	24h 15m	2:10 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	1:25 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$170	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 12/23/2025 2:10:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/24/2025 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $170 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 15m
Greyhound US	21h 55m	8:45 AM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	5:40 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$174	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 12/23/2025 8:45:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/24/2025 5:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $174 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 55m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Richmond, VA to Chicago is $121 on 12/16/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Richmond, VA and Chicago

See here how frequent the connections between Richmond, VA and Chicago are, during different times and days of the week.

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 28 daily buses from Richmond, VA to Chicago. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 8 daily coaches between Richmond, VA and Chicago.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 26 buses from Richmond, VA to Chicago, while Night sees the fewest connections between Richmond, VA and Chicago, with 6 offers.

Facts about the bus from Richmond, VA to Chicago

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 13 times every day by bus from Richmond, VA to Chicago in one click! Book your bus ticket from Richmond, VA to Chicago starting from $121!

Cheapest Bus	$121
Fastest Bus	19h 50m
Earliest Bus	10:20 AM
Latest Bus	10:10 PM
Daily Bus Routes	13 Ø
Distance	619.7 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Richmond, VA to Chicago

Every day, 13 buses from 2 bus companies leave Richmond, VA for Chicago: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/19/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 12/14

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

Friday 12/19

$146

Saturday 12/20

$131

Sunday 12/21

$161

Monday 12/22

Tuesday 12/23

$149

Wednesday 12/24

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

$156

Saturday 12/27

Sunday 12/28

$151

Monday 12/29

Tuesday 12/30

Wednesday 12/31

Thursday 01/01

Friday 01/02

Saturday 01/03

Sunday 01/04

Monday 01/05

Tuesday 01/06

Wednesday 01/07

Thursday 01/08

Friday 01/09

Saturday 01/10

The cheapest time to travel from Richmond, VA to Chicago

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Richmond, VA to Chicago, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $131, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from Richmond, VA to Chicago. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $151.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Richmond, VA to Chicago, with $131. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $135.

How to save money travelling from Richmond, VA to Chicago

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Richmond, VA to Chicago in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Richmond, VA to Chicago, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Richmond, VA to Chicago are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Richmond, VA and Chicago

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Richmond, VA and Chicago.

Main Street Station

E Main St 1500

VCU Parking

N. Pine Street 271

Central Bus Station

Eastern Bus

N Arthur Ashe Blvd 910

3rd & Franklin

North 3rd Street 70

95th Red Line Station

W. 95th St 14

Downtown Bus Station

West Harrison Street 630-670

Union Station

S Canal St 225

Cumberland CTA

N Cumberland Ave 5800

Canal & Van Buren

S Canal St 310-320

Service and Comfort on the bus from Richmond, VA to Chicago

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Richmond, VA to Chicago? Or which bus companies serve the route Richmond, VA to Chicago? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Richmond, VA to Chicago bus

How much does a Richmond, VA Chicago bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $121 and takes 21h 55m to reach Chicago. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Richmond, VA to Chicago?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $121 and $283. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Chicago.

On average, how many connections are available from Richmond, VA to Chicago each day?

Every day, the Richmond, VA to Chicago bus route is served by approximately 13 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Richmond, VA to Chicago take?

The fastest bus from Richmond, VA to Chicago is offered by FlixBus and takes 19h 50m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $147. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Richmond, VA to Chicago?

The earliest bus arriving in Chicago from Richmond, VA starts at 10:20 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Richmond, VA to Chicago?

The latest bus trip departing from Richmond, VA for Chicago starts at 10:10 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Richmond, VA Chicago route?

When traveling by bus from Richmond, VA to Chicago, passengers can travel with FlixBus and Greyhound US. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Richmond, VA and Chicago?

You can check all the direct connections between Richmond, VA and Chicago by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus and Greyhound US.

What can I take with me on the Richmond, VA to Chicago bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Richmond, VA Chicago bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Richmond, VA Chicago bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Richmond, VA to Chicago on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Richmond, VA to Chicago?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 13 daily trips between Richmond, VA and Chicago. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Richmond, VA to Chicago

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Richmond, VA and to Chicago

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Richmond, VA and to Chicago. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!